I had to file state complaints to get plates. - Isaiah
I had to file state complaints to get plates.
I purchased a 2019 Audi RS5 Sportback from this dealership. The vehicle itself has been fantastic, and to give proper credit, the salesman did an excellent job throughout the actual purchase process. He picked me up from the airport, was professional, responsive, and made the buying portion easy.
Unfortunately, everything after the sale became incredibly frustrating.
The finance experience immediately left a bad impression. After declining the extended warranty, I was told, “Maybe you can’t afford this car.” That was an unnecessary and unprofessional comment simply because I declined an overpriced add-on product.
I also left the dealership with the fuel tank essentially on empty, which felt like a pretty poor way to send off a customer who had flown in to purchase a vehicle.
The biggest issue was the registration/title process. The dealership failed to complete the paperwork in a timely manner, leaving me driving on expired temporary tags while repeatedly trying to get answers and updates. The same finance manager also completes the registration paperwork, leaving the appearance that the registration was intentionally delayed (nearly 2 months after the purchase).
Communication from management was extremely poor. During the week of the 27th, I called daily requesting to speak with the General Manager regarding the registration issues. Each time I was told he was either “in a meeting” or “too busy.” After repeated unanswered calls from my phone number, I immediately called from my wife’s phone and the dealership answered on the first ring. At that point, I knew I was being avoided instead of helped.
I ultimately had to file complaints with the Missouri Department of Revenue Vehicle Bureau, the Missouri Attorney General Consumer Protection Division, and the Iowa Attorney General before the situation finally appeared to move forward. My 60 day temporary tags were expired for two weeks before I had valid plates.
This entire situation could have been resolved with basic communication and professionalism. Instead, what should have been an exciting car purchase turned into weeks of unnecessary stress and wasted time.
Again, the salesman did a great job. But the finance, management, and registration experience was unacceptable, and I would strongly encourage future buyers to stay heavily involved in every step of their paperwork process.
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